After a long break from the Premier League, last week didn’t exactly go to plan for Newcastle United. Alan Pardew’s men were quick out of the traps against Wolves at St James’ Park and all looked rosy at half-time. Fast forward 45 minutes and it was a case of two points dropped and a sense of frustration for the Toon Army. However, all can be put right by beating Sunderland tomorrow lunchtime in the Tyne-Wear derby and completing a double against the Mackems.
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Off the pitch, contract discussions continue to rumble on for Fabricio Coloccini and Danny Simpson, Newcastle have been linked with many players from the continent, as well as Matt Phillips from a little closer to home. Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul has joined Twitter and revealed his secret love, Cheik Tiote has a message for Sunderland fans and Demba Ba has made fun of Hatem Ben Arfa’s poker skills.
The Best of Nothing But Newcastle…
Tiote has a message for Sunderland fans ahead of the derby
Simpson stalling on £6 million offer
Tim Krul reveals his secret love on Twitter
Ba taunts Ben Arfa on the table
Magpies rival Liverpool for Barca star
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